Yan Shu glanced at the purse in her hand, pondered for a moment, kept a little, and used the rest to buy clothes.

This is also because I thought I might not come again in the future.

She browsed around the store, tried on several new dresses herself, and carefully observed Ah-Xu and the others, pondering which styles would suit them best.

After picking out a few elegant outfits for herself, she also chose suitable clothes for Ah Xu, Ah Hou, and Ah Ling.

Although she didn't mind them dressing more lightly, they would look very handsome if they occasionally wore such clothes.

Ah Xu suits silver-gray, Ah Hou is more sunny and would look best in dark brown or dark green, while Ah Ling looks more composed in gentle light-colored clothing.

As she walked to the counter with the clothes she had chosen, and was about to take out her purse to pay, the shopkeeper noticed the red wooden tag at her waist. His expression instantly turned respectful and frightened. He waved his hands repeatedly, his voice trembling slightly: "Sir, these clothes... you don't need to pay for them. You can take them with you!"

Yan Shu was taken aback and looked at the shop owner in confusion: "Not paying? Why?"

The shopkeeper's face showed panic. He quickly lowered his head and explained in a low voice, "You are wearing a red wooden plaque, which is a symbol of your prestige. How could our shop dare to accept your money? It is an honor for you to come to our shop."

Yan Shu: "..."

She felt the red wooden plaque was getting a little hot.

I also think this little wooden sign is far too powerful, isn't it?

She insisted on taking out the money and handing it to the shop owner, her tone tinged with helplessness: "How can this be? You still have to take what you owe. Please accept it."

However, the shopkeeper dared not reach out to take it. He took a step back, waving his hands frantically as if touching the money would bring divine retribution. His voice was full of fear: "Sir, there's really no need! These clothes are just a small token of our appreciation. We can't accept your money!"

Yan Shu, of course, refused.

Unfortunately, the other party insisted on not accepting the money, and no amount of persuasion could change their mind.

After she took a hard line, he immediately knelt down on the ground.

The shopkeeper knelt on both knees, his forehead almost touching the ground, his voice filled with fear: "Sir, your insistence is really too much for me!"

These clothes are truly just a small token of our respect; please accept them, otherwise this humble shop… this humble shop is truly unable to accept them!

Yan Shu was momentarily stunned by his posture, and a sense of pity arose in her heart.

She sighed softly and gestured for him to stand up: "Alright, stop kneeling. You're forcing me to accept it even if I don't want to."

Seeing that she had finally relented, the shop owner quickly thanked her, stood up with a cautious smile, and clearly breathed a sigh of relief.

He stood up shakily and said repeatedly, "Thank you for your forgiveness, sir! If you have any needs in the future, please feel free to give the order, and our shop will do its best to fulfill them!"

Ah-Xu and the others stood aside, watching this scene with mixed feelings.

The shop owner treated Yan Shu with such respect, even making her kneel in a gesture of deference, that he should have been happy for her. However, at this moment, an indescribable sense of loss and helplessness welled up in his heart.

Ah Xu silently lowered his head, his silver tail drooping gently behind him, a bitter feeling rising in his heart.

Yan Shu's prestige and intimidating presence did not come from them.

This presence made Ah Xu feel for the first time that he was unable to shield her from the wind and rain, or even protect her honor. This sense of defeat weighed heavily on his heart, almost suffocating him.

Ah Hou's expression was much heavier than usual. He clenched his fists, his eyes filled with sadness, like a big boy who had lost his light.

He had felt frustrated before because of the lack of females, but that feeling was not nearly as intense as it is now.

At this moment, he realized that he was so powerless, unable to give Yan Shu the status she deserved, and had to rely on the strength brought by other males.

A-Ling stood on the other side of Yan Shu, her gaze always gentle, but a hint of deeper sadness was subtly revealed in her calm eyes.

The three exchanged a silent glance, feeling similar emotions, but none of them spoke.

They didn't want Yan Shu to notice their sadness and resentment, fearing that revealing their emotions would worry her.

Yan Shu naturally noticed the subtle changes in the emotions of A Xu, A Hou, and A Ling. The three of them appeared calm on the surface, but the suppressed atmosphere and the dimness in their eyes made her heart tighten slightly.

She paused for a moment, then immediately understood.

"I don't think this is anything good."

Without hesitation, she took off the red wooden plaque from her waist.

Then, he raised the wooden sign, looked at the three people's surprised expressions, and with a flick of his wrist, threw the sign far away.

The red sign traced an arc in the air before disappearing into a thicket of bushes.

"It's inconvenient to go anywhere."

She clapped her hands with a smile.

Ah Xu opened her mouth slightly, seemingly surprised that she would give up the wooden plaque that represented her noble status without hesitation.

Ah Hou's eyes gradually brightened, his previous disappointment vanished, and he broke into a carefree smile.

Ah Ling remained silent as always, with a gentle look in her eyes.

Yan Shu chuckled softly, gently took their arms, and pulled them forward: "Stop thinking about those messy things, let's find a place to rest quickly."

-

Yan Shu strolled in the sunlight, her light, gauze-like dress swaying gently in the breeze, outlining her elegant and captivating figure.

She was completely unaware that she wasn't wearing a cloak and exuded a captivating aura.

Immediately, passersby stopped and stared at her with amazement and fervor in their eyes; almost all the males couldn't help but look at her.

Whispers filled the air.

Ah Xu, Ah Hou, and Ah Ling immediately noticed the intense gazes around them and warily shielded her in the center.

Just as Yan Shu was slightly stunned, A Ling quickly took out a large cloak from somewhere, unfolded it without hesitation, and gently and carefully covered her shoulders, wrapping her up and shutting out those greedy and amazed gazes.

Ah Ling lowered her eyes, her voice gentle and deep, with a hint of cautious concern: "My lord, it's a bit chilly outside, you should put this on."

Yan Shu looked at the cloak on her shoulders and was slightly taken aback. Then she looked up at A Ling and saw that his expression was gentle and cautious. His lowered eyelashes trembled slightly in the sunlight, showing a hint of careful concern.

She smiled gently.

"Thank you, Zero."

She spoke softly, reaching out to gently stroke the edge of the cloak, tightening it slightly to completely envelop herself in it.

When Ah Ling heard her thanks, she was slightly taken aback, and then her lowered eyelashes trembled even more violently.

A faint smile subtly appeared at the corner of his lips.

He was usually reserved and taciturn, but at this moment his eyes revealed an undisguised satisfaction and joy. Yan Shu's simple thank you made him feel as if he were bathed in a spring breeze.

He lowered his head slightly and said in a soft and reserved voice, "It's what I should do."

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